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Bangalore: On the occasion of World Health Day, findings from Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance's अ Nishchit Index 2.0 highlight a shift in how Indians view health, from an occasional medical concern to a continuous financial risk shaped by environmental change and everyday stress. Environmental and climate factors now rank as the second largest driver of national anxiety, contributing significantly to India's overall uncertainty score of 79. Health risks are no longer seen as distant or unpredic ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Eight out of ten Indians currently lack the financial safety nets required to manage sudden medical emergencies, even as climate change and environmental volatility emerge as primary drivers of national anxiety. According to the 'a Nishchit Index 2.0' by Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, India's national uncertainty score has reached 79, reflecting a deep-seated concern over the intersection of health and financial stability. The study, based on a survey of 3,58 ...Read More >
Gurugram: ACME Solar continues to scale up its battery energy storage footprint, marking steady progress in one of India's largest BESS projects with the commissioning of its fifth phase. ACME Solar Holdings Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary ACME Sun Power Private Limited, has commissioned the fifth phase of its Battery Energy Storage System project on April 06, 2026. This phase adds 33.334 MW of power capacity and 160.48 MWh of storage capacity. The project is located in Badi Sid vi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Special Operations Team (SOT) and local police arrested two individuals on Wednesday, April 1, at Nagole X Road, Hyderabad, for alleged drug peddling. Officials seized 25.65 gram of MDMA worth Rs 3.61 lakh. Junaid Raza Siddiqui, 36, from Mehdipatnam and Sunil Subba, 29, from Bandlaguda, ran a restaurant at Sun City in Kali Mandir. According to police, the accused persons sold drugs with the help of suppliers Mohammed Ansari and Raju. Ansari procured MDMA from Himachal Pradesh a ...Read More >
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) announced on Thursday that it is inviting proposals from the Indian solar physics community to access data from the Aditya-L1 mission, the first space-based Indian mission to study the Sun. This is the second such formal call from Isro for Indian scientists to access the Aditya-L1 mission data; the first call was made in January. "At present, there are over 27 TB of data in the public domain, and several important scientific results have been publi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: As the sun rose over water bodies across Hyderabad on Monday, devotees from northern India gathered on their banks to perform the final rituals of the Chhath Puja, offering prayers to the rising Sun in the traditional 'Usha Arghya' ceremony. The thanksgiving rituals, marking the conclusion of the four-day festival, were observed with great devotion and enthusiasm. Before sunrise, devotees took a holy dip in the water and waited patiently for the first rays of the sun, which are belie ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: Thousands of devotees thronged the banks of the Brahmaputra in Dibrugarh on Tuesday to celebrate Chhath Puja, offering prayers to the Sun God in a beautiful display of faith and devotion.Gathering at seven designated ghats across the city -- Kachari ghat, Paltan Bazar ghat, Tinkunia ghat, Maijan ghat, Phoolbagan Koila ghat, Mohanaghat and Panchali ghat -- the devotees stood in knee-deep water during sunrise, offering prayers to the Sun God.Women devotees, in their traditional Chhat at ...Read More >
AFP | New Delhi Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air. Cloud seeding is the practice of using aeroplanes to fire salt or other chemicals into clouds to induce rain. New Delhi city authorities, working with the government's Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, launched a test run on Thursday afternoon using a Cessna light a ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Chhath, a four-day festival worshipping the Sun god. He highlighted the festival's symbolism of simplicity, restraint, and unparalleled sanctity, noting its profound impact on societal harmony and its global celebration by Indian families abroad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Chhath, a four-day festival to worship the Sun god celebrated across the country, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand and easte ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lakhs of devotees flocked ghats and artificial ponds across the national capital on Tuesday, October 28, to celebrate Chhath Puja, the four-day festival dedicated to the Sun god. The Delhi government had prepared more than 1,300 ghats, including 17 along the Yamuna river, to accommodate the large gatherings, which concluded on Tuesday morning with the 'Usha Arghya' offered to the rising Sun. From Sonia Vihar Pusta to Hathi Ghat near ITO, crowds gathered in the early hours with baske ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 28 (ANI): Devotees on Tuesday morning offered "Usha Arghya" to the rising Sun on the last day of Chhath Puja. The devotees reached the riverbanks to witness the rising Sun and to perform pooja. In Bihar, people flocked to the Patna Collectorate Ghat in Bihar to prepare for the "Usha Arghya." The devotees carefully placed offerings, including flowers and fruits, in various locations at the ghat. Security personnel were present to ensure the smooth conduct of the "U ...Read More >
Lucknow: As the sun dipped into the horizon, Laxman Mela ground came alive with the shimmering glow of diyas floating on the Gomti river and the melodic echoes of prayers as a sea of humanity gathered to offer evening 'arghya' (offerings) as part of the Chhath festival on Monday.Women, adorned in vibrant sarees and marked with vermillion from nose to forehead, sat across the vedis, escorted by their children and male family members. The air was filled with the sweet scent of offerings as they br ...Read More >
Guwahati: The devotional fervour of Chhath Puja this year found an added emotional rhythm as songs of Zubeen Garg once again became the soothing backdrop to the rituals performed at ghats in the city.Devotees in the city joined the pan-India celebration as the Chhath Puja, a four-day festival devoted to the sun god, commenced from Monday. While maintaining the traditional sanctity of the festival, the city, however saw the devotees playing music of Zubeen Garg, blending the Assamese sentiment wi ...Read More >
Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) [India], October 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the Surya Shashti Vrat festival 'Chhath Puja' at Chhath Puja Ghat in Khatima and said that Chhat Puja symbolises the rich tradition of Sanatan culture. He also highlighted the festival's "unique feature", and, as said, people from all backgrounds celebrated it with faith. Also Read | Chhath Puja 2025: President Droupadi Murmu, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Join Chhath Celebrations (See Pic ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The bathing ghats of Ganga and ponds in Bihar's capital Patna are all set for the grand celebration of Chhath Mahaparva, the festival of devotion and purity dedicated to Surya (Sun god) and Chhathi Maiya. The first 'Arghya (offering)' to the setting Sun will be performed on Monday evening under the Purvashada constellation, while the second Arghya will be offered to the rising Sun on Tuesday morning during the Uttarashada constellation. This year, devotees in Patn ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leaders across the political spectrum extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of the third day of Chhath Puja on Monday and prayed that this festival brings new energy and joy into everyone's lives. This year, Chhath Puja is being celebrated from October 25 to October 28. The four-day festival includes 'Nahay Khay', 'Kharna', 'Sandhya Arghya (evening offering to the setting Sun)', and 'Usha Arghya (morning offering to the rising Sun)'. On Monday ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended warm wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja, calling it a festival that inspires gratitude towards nature and promotes harmony and prosperity. The President described the celebration as a sacred opportunity to worship the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya, emphasising its message of environmental respect and spiritual discipline. In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, "On the sacred occas ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted citizens on Chhath Puja and said the festival gives the message of unity, cooperation and collective participation in the society. During Chhath Puja, devotees worship and offer 'arghya' to the Sun, she said in a message. "On this festival, we express our gratitude to nature. We worship the rivers and ponds, and pray for the well-being of our families. This festival also conveys a message of cleanliness and environment conserva ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: The auspicious four-day festival of Chhath, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya, began on Saturday with the traditional ritual of Nahay Khaay. The day marked the beginning of one of the most spiritually significant and environmentally rooted festivals of the region, celebrated with deep devotion, purity, and discipline across Jharkhand. From early morning, devotees thronged rivers, ponds, and water bodies across Jamshedpur to take the sacred bath an ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 25: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday shared a video message on the occasion of Chhath Puja, extending greetings to all devotees. He said, "Raua Sab Par Chhathi Maiya Ke Kripa Banal Rahe (May Chhathi Maiya's blessings be upon you all)." Taking to his official social media handle 'X', CM Yogi said, "I extend my heartfelt greetings to everyone on Chhath Puja. Raua Sab Par Chhathi Maiya Ke Kripa Banal Rahe. My special wishes to all mothers and sisters who o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday shared a video message on the occasion of Chhath Puja, extending greetings to all devotees. He said, "Raua Sab Par Chhathi Maiya Ke Kripa Banal Rahe (May Chhathi Maiya's blessings be upon you all)." Taking to his official social media handle 'X', CM Yogi said, "I extend my heartfelt greetings to everyone on Chhath Puja. Raua Sab Par Chhathi Maiya Ke Kripa Banal Rahe. My special wishes to all mothers and ...Read More >
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced October 27 as a government holiday for the Chhath festival. The holiday falls on a Monday, marking the most significant day of the four-day celebration. Devotees will offer prayers to the setting Sun. The festival honors nature, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that October 27 will be a government holiday on the occassion of Chhath festival, said a statement from the CMO. The chief minister explained ...Read More >
In a groundbreaking achievement, India's Chandrayaan-2 has successfully made history by being the first to directly observe the influence of solar Coronal Mass Ejections on the Moon's delicate atmosphere. This pivotal discovery not only deepens our understanding of the lunar exosphere and the effects of space weather but also serves as a vital resource for future lunar exploration. The Chandrayaan-2 mission, launched in 2019, has made the first-ever observation of the effects of the Sun's Coron ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): India's Chandrayaan-2 lunar orbiter on Saturday made the first-ever observation of the effects of the Sun's Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) on the Moon, with one of its scientific instruments, Chandra's Atmospheric Composition Explorer-2 (CHACE-2), onboard. Observations from CHACE-2 showed an increase in the total pressure of the dayside lunar exosphere (fragile atmosphere) when the CME impacted the Moon. The total number density (number of neutral atoms or mole ...Read More >
Puri said the reactions of the readers of her book nudged her to contemplate the transition from the written word to moving pictures Former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri's bestselling novel Swallowing the Sun will be adapted into a web series, content company Abundantia Entertainment announced on Monday. The novel, released to high acclaim last year, tells the story of Malati, a resilient young woman whom the author modelled after her mother, against the backdrop of India's struggle for ind ...Read More >
Check out this video to learn tips for sunscreen application, how to keep children safe and the location of seven Coachella Valley cooling centers. September in the Coachella Valley was relatively cool and wet compared to normal. The month will finish with an average temperature of 87.1 degrees, about 1.1 degrees below normal. Rain was plentiful during September. The National Weather Service recorded 0.75 inches of rain in Palm Springs throughout September, up by about half an inch from the no ...Read More >
Blue Origin is set to launch its NS-34 suborbital space tourism flight on August 3, 2025, featuring Arvinder Singh Bagal, an Agra-born US citizen and real estate investor. Bagal, an avid adventurer, will be joined by other notable figures, including a Turkish businessman, a Puerto Rican meteorologist, and H.E. Justin Sun. Jeff Bezos owned Blue Origin prepares to launch its latest suborbital space tourism flight NS-34 on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Among the passengers is Arvinder (Arvi) Singh Bahal ...Read More >
Scientists developed advanced models to trace both the path and thermal behaviour In May 2024, the remote Himalayan skies over Ladakh were unexpectedly painted with a rare celestial display, northern lights, or auroras, typically only visible much closer to the poles. Now, over a year later, astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have unveiled the remarkable chain of events that triggered this rare spectacle: a record-breaking solar storm caused by six massive, interacting ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, on Thursday released a video and a montage of time-lapse images of the recently spotted comet C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), also known as 3I/ATLAS, for educational and outreach purposes. The comet was first discovered on July 1 by the ATLAS telescope in Chile. "This is only the third interstellar object to visit our solar system, which is exciting. Telescopes around the world will be studying this comet before it exits the Sun's gravitational pull to ...Read More >
With the onset of the monsoons, coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze. Opening this month is the largest beach club in Phuket at Laguna Phuket. It is designed to enhance the beach club experience and celebrate the island's laid-back lifestyle in an inclusive way for guests of all ages. Located along t ...Read More >
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